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Netherwood Park church of Christ
-- Carman's Corner |
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| VOL. 32 |
April 2, 2000 |
NO. 14 |
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BE ON GUARD ! |
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"Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back – whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to everyone: 'Watch!'" Mark 13:35-37.
The coming of Christ is a popular topic among religious people all over the world. Because of Y2K, there was a renewal of interest in this topic among religious people last year. Many church leaders made pre-dictions of the end of the world and a great number of folks believed every word that was said. The truth is, no one knows when that day will come. Just read the words of Jesus and you will see that His coming, whether in judgment upon the wicked or at the end of time, is not something we humans can know.
What then should be our response to the coming of the Lord? Really, the answer is simple. Jesus Himself said, "Be on guard!" "Be Alert!", [ Mark 13:33]. Isn't that the answer? Live your life in a state of readiness because He might be coming at any time. Are you ready for that day to come? Are you pleased with your spiritual walk? Are you:
- Assembling for worship as often as you know you should?
- Are you as involved in spiritual activities as you know you should?
- Are you living the pure life Jesus has asked you to live?
- Are you sharing the good news with the lost?
- Are you growing in the Lord?
Christians everywhere should live as if it were their very last day to be on earth. We should constantly be on our guard! Then, we will be ready for that day to come!
-- George Carman